Caste inequalities are still continuing in India in the following ways: (l) Most people still marry within their own caste or tribe. The upper caste people or sometimes other caste people too do not allow inter-caste marriages. (ii) Untouchability has been prohibited by the Constitution but in practRead more
Caste inequalities are still continuing in India in the following ways:
(l) Most people still marry within their own caste or tribe. The upper caste people or sometimes other caste people too do not allow inter-caste marriages.
(ii) Untouchability has been prohibited by the Constitution but in practice it still exists in different parts of the country, particularly in rural areas.
(iii) In the field of education too, lower caste people still lag behind. Government has provided them Various kinds of facilities but ‘upper castes’ are far ahead in education than the ‘lower castes’.
(iv) Lower caste people like rural landless labourers, are generally poor and are exploited. As a result of above, there is a disproportionately large presence of ‘Upper Caste’ among the urban middle classes. Caste continues to be closely linked to economic status.
Caste inequalities are still continuing in India in the following ways: (l) Most people still marry within their own caste or tribe. The upper caste people or sometimes other caste people too do not allow inter-caste marriages. (ii) Untouchability has been prohibited by the Constitution but in practRead more
Caste inequalities are still continuing in India in the following ways:
(l) Most people still marry within their own caste or tribe. The upper caste people or sometimes other caste people too do not allow inter-caste marriages.
(ii) Untouchability has been prohibited by the Constitution but in practice it still exists in different parts of the country, particularly in rural areas.
(iii) In the field of education too, lower caste people still lag behind. Government has provided them Various kinds of facilities but ‘upper castes’ are far ahead in education than the ‘lower castes’.
(iv) Lower caste people like rural landless labourers, are generally poor and are exploited. As a result of above, there is a disproportionately large presence of ‘Upper Caste’ among the urban middle classes. Caste continues to be closely linked to economic status.
Social divisions in a country are reflected in politics in the following ways: (i) Political parties make different promises to different communities at the time of election to get their votes. (ii) They look after their interest by supporting or introducing different types of resolutions in the legRead more
Social divisions in a country are reflected in politics in the following ways:
(i) Political parties make different promises to different communities at the time of election to get their votes.
(ii) They look after their interest by supporting or introducing different types of resolutions in the legislatures’ For example, reservation of seats in the institutions of higher education in India is a step in this direction to win over disadvantaged sections of society.
(iii) During elections, people vote on the basis of social division. They vote for the candidate of their own community in the hope that he will look after their interest in a better way than the candidate belonging to other community’
(iv) Political parties are formed on the basis of social divisions e.g., DMK, AIADMK, BSP in India.
The power is shared by three organs of government i.e., legislature, judiciary' executive and Generally, legislature enacts laws, executive executes the laws, makes policies and takes decisions. Judiciary interprets the law and protects the rights of the people. None of the organs has unlimited poweRead more
The power is shared by three organs of government i.e., legislature, judiciary’ executive and Generally, legislature enacts laws, executive executes the laws, makes policies and takes decisions. Judiciary interprets the law and protects the rights of the people. None of the organs has unlimited power. Their powers are mentioned in the constitution. Not only this, different organs keep a check on each other and maintain balance of power. For example in India, Executive 1.e., Councils of Ministers is responsible to Lok Sabha. The Council of Ministers must enjoy the support of the majority in the Lok Sabha. If they loose confidence of the Lok-Sabha, they have to resign. Thus, power is shared among different organs of the government.
(i) India is the largest producer of oil-seeds in the world. (ii) About 12 per-cent of the total net sown area is used for producing oil-seeds. (iii) Main oil-seeds produced in India are groundnut, mustard, coconut, sesamum (til), soyabean, castor seeds, cotton seeds, linseed and sunflower. (iv) MosRead more
(i) India is the largest producer of oil-seeds in the world.
(ii) About 12 per-cent of the total net sown area is used for producing oil-seeds.
(iii) Main oil-seeds produced in India are groundnut, mustard, coconut, sesamum (til), soyabean, castor seeds, cotton seeds, linseed and sunflower.
(iv) Most of the oil-seeds are edible and used as cooking mediums.
(v) Some are used as raw material in the production of soap, cosmetics and ointments.
(vi) Groundnut is a Kharif crop and accounts for about half of the production of oil-seeds in India.
(vii) Andhra Pradesh is the largest producer of groundnut followed by Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat and Maharashtra.
State how caste inequalities are still continuing in India.
Caste inequalities are still continuing in India in the following ways: (l) Most people still marry within their own caste or tribe. The upper caste people or sometimes other caste people too do not allow inter-caste marriages. (ii) Untouchability has been prohibited by the Constitution but in practRead more
Caste inequalities are still continuing in India in the following ways:
See less(l) Most people still marry within their own caste or tribe. The upper caste people or sometimes other caste people too do not allow inter-caste marriages.
(ii) Untouchability has been prohibited by the Constitution but in practice it still exists in different parts of the country, particularly in rural areas.
(iii) In the field of education too, lower caste people still lag behind. Government has provided them Various kinds of facilities but ‘upper castes’ are far ahead in education than the ‘lower castes’.
(iv) Lower caste people like rural landless labourers, are generally poor and are exploited. As a result of above, there is a disproportionately large presence of ‘Upper Caste’ among the urban middle classes. Caste continues to be closely linked to economic status.
State how caste inequalities are still continuing in India.
Caste inequalities are still continuing in India in the following ways: (l) Most people still marry within their own caste or tribe. The upper caste people or sometimes other caste people too do not allow inter-caste marriages. (ii) Untouchability has been prohibited by the Constitution but in practRead more
Caste inequalities are still continuing in India in the following ways:
See less(l) Most people still marry within their own caste or tribe. The upper caste people or sometimes other caste people too do not allow inter-caste marriages.
(ii) Untouchability has been prohibited by the Constitution but in practice it still exists in different parts of the country, particularly in rural areas.
(iii) In the field of education too, lower caste people still lag behind. Government has provided them Various kinds of facilities but ‘upper castes’ are far ahead in education than the ‘lower castes’.
(iv) Lower caste people like rural landless labourers, are generally poor and are exploited. As a result of above, there is a disproportionately large presence of ‘Upper Caste’ among the urban middle classes. Caste continues to be closely linked to economic status.
Describe the ways in which social divisions are reflected in politics of a country.
Social divisions in a country are reflected in politics in the following ways: (i) Political parties make different promises to different communities at the time of election to get their votes. (ii) They look after their interest by supporting or introducing different types of resolutions in the legRead more
Social divisions in a country are reflected in politics in the following ways:
See less(i) Political parties make different promises to different communities at the time of election to get their votes.
(ii) They look after their interest by supporting or introducing different types of resolutions in the legislatures’ For example, reservation of seats in the institutions of higher education in India is a step in this direction to win over disadvantaged sections of society.
(iii) During elections, people vote on the basis of social division. They vote for the candidate of their own community in the hope that he will look after their interest in a better way than the candidate belonging to other community’
(iv) Political parties are formed on the basis of social divisions e.g., DMK, AIADMK, BSP in India.
Explain power sharing among different organs of government.
The power is shared by three organs of government i.e., legislature, judiciary' executive and Generally, legislature enacts laws, executive executes the laws, makes policies and takes decisions. Judiciary interprets the law and protects the rights of the people. None of the organs has unlimited poweRead more
The power is shared by three organs of government i.e., legislature, judiciary’ executive and Generally, legislature enacts laws, executive executes the laws, makes policies and takes decisions. Judiciary interprets the law and protects the rights of the people. None of the organs has unlimited power. Their powers are mentioned in the constitution. Not only this, different organs keep a check on each other and maintain balance of power. For example in India, Executive 1.e., Councils of Ministers is responsible to Lok Sabha. The Council of Ministers must enjoy the support of the majority in the Lok Sabha. If they loose confidence of the Lok-Sabha, they have to resign. Thus, power is shared among different organs of the government.
See lessDescribe the production of oil-seeds in India.
(i) India is the largest producer of oil-seeds in the world. (ii) About 12 per-cent of the total net sown area is used for producing oil-seeds. (iii) Main oil-seeds produced in India are groundnut, mustard, coconut, sesamum (til), soyabean, castor seeds, cotton seeds, linseed and sunflower. (iv) MosRead more
(i) India is the largest producer of oil-seeds in the world.
See less(ii) About 12 per-cent of the total net sown area is used for producing oil-seeds.
(iii) Main oil-seeds produced in India are groundnut, mustard, coconut, sesamum (til), soyabean, castor seeds, cotton seeds, linseed and sunflower.
(iv) Most of the oil-seeds are edible and used as cooking mediums.
(v) Some are used as raw material in the production of soap, cosmetics and ointments.
(vi) Groundnut is a Kharif crop and accounts for about half of the production of oil-seeds in India.
(vii) Andhra Pradesh is the largest producer of groundnut followed by Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat and Maharashtra.